The report alleges a false invoicing scheme was used to take advantage of control weaknesses in the city’s procurements and payments
“Funds have been taken from the hands of taxpayers,” said Mary Persson, the city’s deputy manager of finances, in a release on Wednesday.
“Investigations into this action are ongoing and we are hopeful those who committed the alleged fraud will be brought to justice.” The auditor’s office reported the theft to Edmonton police, which told the office in March that it had started an investigation.The city says it’s working with its insurance company to recover the funds.
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